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China Aviation Directory 2015 published
Business Data International has released the English-language China Aviation Directory 2015. The 389-page directory provides a listing of all major aviation and aerospace organizations and companies throughout China, including government agencies, societies and associations, airlines, airports, national corporations, aircraft and component manufacturers, engine and component manufacturers, airborne equipment manufacturers, tool and machinery manufacturers, aeronautical research […]
Aircraft Spruce acquires Aircraft Book Co.
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., a supplier of aircraft parts, avionics, and pilot supplies, recently acquired Aviation Book Co. Based in Seattle, Wash., Aviation Book Co. has been a distributor of aviation books, training materials, and aviation gifts for more than 30 years. Aircraft Spruce president Jim Irwin said: “Aviation Book Co. has been a well […]
Trig ADS-B STC expanded
Trig Avionics repots that 650 aircraft types have been added to its STC for its TT31 ADS-B transponder. The transponder also can be used with the GNS 400W and 500W navigators.
Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System introduced
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Astronics Corporation has introduced a higher resolution Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System for fixed and rotor wing general aviation aircraft. The company expects FAA Type Certification and STC programs to begin early next year and the equipment will be certified to DO160 standards. The Max-Viz 1400 EVS, with increased 640×480 pixel […]
FlyQ adds ADS-B receivers, Terrain X-Ray, more to new release
SEATTLE, Wash. – Seattle Avionics’ FlyQ EFB version 1.4.3 is now available in the Apple App Store. This latest version adds a number of features, including: distance/bearing measurements with Terrain X-Ray™ time and distance rings CAP search grids larger aircraft markers support for four additional ADS-B receivers (for a total of nine) latitude/longitude data entry full […]
MyGoFlight introduces ‘future proof’ device holder
DENVER – MyGoFlight has introduced a Universal Cradle device holder that, when combined with MyGoFlight mounts, simplifies and lowers the cost of pilots using EFBs, iPads or tablets in the cockpits of planes, according to company officials. “Every time you upgrade your iPad, tablet or EFB, it can wreak havoc on your existing mounting system, especially in situations […]
Stratus 2 updated
The Stratus 2 ADS-B receiver has been updated with ForeFlight version 6.4, which enables flight data recording. “Because ForeFlight and Stratus were built as a system, it’s fast and easy to do firmware updates, with no cables or computer downloads required,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “This allows us to continually add new features, and […]
Garmin offers G3X touchscreen
Now available is Garmin’s new 7-inch G3X Touch display option for experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft. The newest addition to the G3X Touch family features a high-resolution touchscreen display, which complements the existing 10.6-inch G3X Touch system, offering new panel design options and added redundancy, according to company officials. Pilots and homebuilders have a number of installation options with the […]